Operation Sindoor 2 LIVE updates: BSF foils major infiltration bid along International Border in J&K Samba

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Border Security Force (BSF) foils major infiltration bid along International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district.

Security measures have been intensified in the vicinity of Delhi's India Gate following Pakistan’s unsuccessful endeavours to target sites on the western border.

Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir has been reportedly removed from his post and arrested under dramatic circumstances, according to reports. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, is claimed to have taken over the reins of the Pakistan Army.

A Pakistan Air Force pilot has been captured by Indian security forces and currently under military intelligence custody.

A high alert was sounded in Delhi, and all city government employees' leaves were cancelled as hostilities ramped up between India and Pakistan, with several border areas, including Jammu, coming under cross-border shelling.

In a late evening order, the Delhi government's services department banned its employees from going on leave until further orders.

Security was heightened across the national capital with additional forces, including paramilitary personnel, being deployed at key installations.

According to an official, vigilance has been increased at malls, markets, metro stations, hotels, residential colonies, airports, and other crowded places.

A loud explosion was reportedly heard just 20 kilometers away from the residence of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, heightening fears and panic in the region.

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir): Former Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid has said that there were "around 50-60 air attacks" over Jammu, Udhampur, Rajouri, Pathankot, Samba, and Akhnoor by Pakistan on Thursday evening and these were neutralised by India's impregnable air defence system.

Social media platform X announced that it has blocked over 8,000 accounts in India in response to executive orders issued by the Indian government. The company stated that the orders came with the threat of severe penalties, including substantial fines and possible imprisonment of its employees based in India. "To comply, we are restricting access to the specified accounts within India only, and have initiated that process," X said via its global government affairs account.

A Pakistani Air Force jet has been shot down in the Pathankot sector by Indian air defence, multiple sources tell ANI. More details awaited. Official government confirmation awaited.

Two enemy drones neutralised in the same sector by Air defence systems: Sources

Union home minister Amit Shah speaks with the Director Generals of border guarding forces to take stock of the border situation. He also spoke to the CISF DG regarding airport security.

Punjab government on Thursday night ordered closure of educational institutions in the state for the next three days.

In a post on microblogging site X, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said, "In view of the evolving situation, it is hereby ordered that all schools, colleges and universities -- government, private and aided -- across entire Punjab shall remain completely closed for the next three days."

Pakistani pilot captured alive by India in Jaisalmer of Rajasthan, as per reports. More details are awaited.

Pakistan’s Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft was shot down and crashed inside Pakistan's Punjab province. The aircraft went down on their side of the border, as per reports.

Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) instructed all airlines and airports across the country to enhance security measures. All passengers at all airports will undergo Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC). Visitor entry to terminal buildings has been banned. Air Marshal will be deployed accordingly: Ministry of Civil Aviation Sources

The Delhi government on Thursday cancelled leaves of all its employees till further orders due to escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan, an official said.

US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce says, "Secretary Marco Rubio spoke today with External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The Secretary emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation. He expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications. The Secretary reiterated his condolences for the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism."

As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate, the Indian Premier League match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have been called off and spectators have been asked to leave.

The Punjab administration established a monitoring centre to manage the ground situation amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

The public can contact the revenue disaster management monitoring centre on landline numbers 0172-2741803 and 0172-2749901 during emergencies, according to a government representative.

Pakistan attempted to target the Jammu airport late Thursday night, prompting swift counter-measures by Indian forces, as a total blackout engulfed Jammu city and adjoining areas.